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Jesse vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jesse Rank #187
Jensen Rank #328

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #328 for Jensen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesse or Jensen more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jesse and Jensen mean?

Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Jesse and Jensen boy or girl names?

Jesse is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.

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